Congressman Eric Sorensen
@repericsorensen.bsky.social
Official account. 🌤️ Meteorologist representing Central and Northwestern Illinois in Congress. #IL17
1/2 The National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado is one of the most important organizations for the understanding of atmospheric science in the world.
In my previous career, I’ve worked at NCAR to learn from some of the most brilliant minds in Meteorology.
In my previous career, I’ve worked at NCAR to learn from some of the most brilliant minds in Meteorology.
December 17, 2025 at 10:16 PM
1/2 The National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado is one of the most important organizations for the understanding of atmospheric science in the world.
In my previous career, I’ve worked at NCAR to learn from some of the most brilliant minds in Meteorology.
In my previous career, I’ve worked at NCAR to learn from some of the most brilliant minds in Meteorology.
So glad to spend some time with my friend, Abigail Spanberger, the Governor-Elect of Virginia!
December 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
So glad to spend some time with my friend, Abigail Spanberger, the Governor-Elect of Virginia!
As a new member of Congress, Jeff Kirwan, a farmer from Mercer County, was the first to let me tour his farm.
After 10 years serving on the Illinois Farm Bureau, Jeff is retiring.
Today, I honored him on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Watch:
After 10 years serving on the Illinois Farm Bureau, Jeff is retiring.
Today, I honored him on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Watch:
December 16, 2025 at 10:51 PM
As a new member of Congress, Jeff Kirwan, a farmer from Mercer County, was the first to let me tour his farm.
After 10 years serving on the Illinois Farm Bureau, Jeff is retiring.
Today, I honored him on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Watch:
After 10 years serving on the Illinois Farm Bureau, Jeff is retiring.
Today, I honored him on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Watch:
Thank you everyone for joining my 7th town hall of the year last Thursday!
Nearly 17,000 of you joined to share your questions and thoughts with me.
If you had a question that I couldn’t get to this year, please reach out to my office at Sorensen.house.gov and I will get answers for you.
Nearly 17,000 of you joined to share your questions and thoughts with me.
If you had a question that I couldn’t get to this year, please reach out to my office at Sorensen.house.gov and I will get answers for you.
December 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Thank you everyone for joining my 7th town hall of the year last Thursday!
Nearly 17,000 of you joined to share your questions and thoughts with me.
If you had a question that I couldn’t get to this year, please reach out to my office at Sorensen.house.gov and I will get answers for you.
Nearly 17,000 of you joined to share your questions and thoughts with me.
If you had a question that I couldn’t get to this year, please reach out to my office at Sorensen.house.gov and I will get answers for you.
Happy 1st night of Hanukkah!
May your candles burn bright this season.
May your candles burn bright this season.
December 15, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Happy 1st night of Hanukkah!
May your candles burn bright this season.
May your candles burn bright this season.
I demanded HUD stop their planned cuts to homelessness services and they heeded my call.
These changes would have made it harder for our vulnerable to find safe shelter, especially in brutally cold weather.
We need to support programs that work, not take them away.
These changes would have made it harder for our vulnerable to find safe shelter, especially in brutally cold weather.
We need to support programs that work, not take them away.
December 12, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I demanded HUD stop their planned cuts to homelessness services and they heeded my call.
These changes would have made it harder for our vulnerable to find safe shelter, especially in brutally cold weather.
We need to support programs that work, not take them away.
These changes would have made it harder for our vulnerable to find safe shelter, especially in brutally cold weather.
We need to support programs that work, not take them away.
Today, I’m proud to share the House has passed my bill to rename the Harrison Avenue Post Office in Rockford as the Jay P. Larson Post Office Building.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Today, I’m proud to share the House has passed my bill to rename the Harrison Avenue Post Office in Rockford as the Jay P. Larson Post Office Building.
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I am so proud to say I came into the world at SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford. Walking the halls of the redesigned NICU recalibrated my reason to fight for access to health care.
Thank you to the doctors, nurses, and staff who provide care.
Thank you to the doctors, nurses, and staff who provide care.
December 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I am so proud to say I came into the world at SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford. Walking the halls of the redesigned NICU recalibrated my reason to fight for access to health care.
Thank you to the doctors, nurses, and staff who provide care.
Thank you to the doctors, nurses, and staff who provide care.
Proud to visit Pegasus Manufacturing – Illinois’ 2025 Manufacturer of the Year!
I got to see firsthand how Galesburg is leading in innovation, precision, and job creation. Our manufacturers keep America moving, and I’m committed to making sure they have the tools they need to continue growing.
I got to see firsthand how Galesburg is leading in innovation, precision, and job creation. Our manufacturers keep America moving, and I’m committed to making sure they have the tools they need to continue growing.
December 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Proud to visit Pegasus Manufacturing – Illinois’ 2025 Manufacturer of the Year!
I got to see firsthand how Galesburg is leading in innovation, precision, and job creation. Our manufacturers keep America moving, and I’m committed to making sure they have the tools they need to continue growing.
I got to see firsthand how Galesburg is leading in innovation, precision, and job creation. Our manufacturers keep America moving, and I’m committed to making sure they have the tools they need to continue growing.
🚨I am doing another town hall before the end of the year!
I need your questions for our end-of-year virtual town hall this Thursday from 6pm-7pm.
RSVP here to get a phone call to join the event and ask any question: forms.gle/FMkyD1Wso4jg....
I need your questions for our end-of-year virtual town hall this Thursday from 6pm-7pm.
RSVP here to get a phone call to join the event and ask any question: forms.gle/FMkyD1Wso4jg....
December 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
🚨I am doing another town hall before the end of the year!
I need your questions for our end-of-year virtual town hall this Thursday from 6pm-7pm.
RSVP here to get a phone call to join the event and ask any question: forms.gle/FMkyD1Wso4jg....
I need your questions for our end-of-year virtual town hall this Thursday from 6pm-7pm.
RSVP here to get a phone call to join the event and ask any question: forms.gle/FMkyD1Wso4jg....
In the last Congress, Stephenson County Sheriff Steve Stovall alerted me to the alarming rate at which seniors are being targeted by scammers.
I’m now leading the bipartisan Guard Act which will bring new technology and innovation to our law enforcement.
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I’m now leading the bipartisan Guard Act which will bring new technology and innovation to our law enforcement.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
In the last Congress, Stephenson County Sheriff Steve Stovall alerted me to the alarming rate at which seniors are being targeted by scammers.
I’m now leading the bipartisan Guard Act which will bring new technology and innovation to our law enforcement.
Watch more from WIFR News:
I’m now leading the bipartisan Guard Act which will bring new technology and innovation to our law enforcement.
Watch more from WIFR News:
I am proud to fight for the Illinois Army National Guard in Peoria on the House Armed Services Committee, along with Senator Tammy Duckworth.
Together, with our Illinois Congressional delegation, we secured $8 million to construct a readiness center that will ensure the National Guard is prepared.
Together, with our Illinois Congressional delegation, we secured $8 million to construct a readiness center that will ensure the National Guard is prepared.
December 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I am proud to fight for the Illinois Army National Guard in Peoria on the House Armed Services Committee, along with Senator Tammy Duckworth.
Together, with our Illinois Congressional delegation, we secured $8 million to construct a readiness center that will ensure the National Guard is prepared.
Together, with our Illinois Congressional delegation, we secured $8 million to construct a readiness center that will ensure the National Guard is prepared.
1/2 I grew up in the era of Ryan White, the kid who was my age when he contracted HIV from a blood transfusion in 1984. He was expected to live six months, but lived on for six years. His courage helped Americans deal with the AIDS crisis, and that it affected more than just gay people.
December 1, 2025 at 9:03 PM
1/2 I grew up in the era of Ryan White, the kid who was my age when he contracted HIV from a blood transfusion in 1984. He was expected to live six months, but lived on for six years. His courage helped Americans deal with the AIDS crisis, and that it affected more than just gay people.
Earlier this year, UnityPoint Health Trinity opened a new Cancer Center in Moline with a focus on technology and innovation to improve patient outcomes.
It’s so important to show thanks to our doctors, nurses, and staff, who are there for us when we need them.
It’s so important to show thanks to our doctors, nurses, and staff, who are there for us when we need them.
December 1, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Earlier this year, UnityPoint Health Trinity opened a new Cancer Center in Moline with a focus on technology and innovation to improve patient outcomes.
It’s so important to show thanks to our doctors, nurses, and staff, who are there for us when we need them.
It’s so important to show thanks to our doctors, nurses, and staff, who are there for us when we need them.
Thank you to the leadership and staff at Carle BroMenn Medical Center and State Rep. Sharon Chung for a great visit and tour.
This was an important time to learn about the care provided to our neighbors all across Central Illinois and how support is needed at the state and federal level.
This was an important time to learn about the care provided to our neighbors all across Central Illinois and how support is needed at the state and federal level.
November 26, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Thank you to the leadership and staff at Carle BroMenn Medical Center and State Rep. Sharon Chung for a great visit and tour.
This was an important time to learn about the care provided to our neighbors all across Central Illinois and how support is needed at the state and federal level.
This was an important time to learn about the care provided to our neighbors all across Central Illinois and how support is needed at the state and federal level.
Thanks to Illinois reps from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for meeting with me in Washington.
I am working on big plans to overhaul our aging electric grid, as well as fighting for the PRO Act, fair pay for fair work, and the tools workers need to negotiate strong contracts.
I am working on big plans to overhaul our aging electric grid, as well as fighting for the PRO Act, fair pay for fair work, and the tools workers need to negotiate strong contracts.
November 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Thanks to Illinois reps from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for meeting with me in Washington.
I am working on big plans to overhaul our aging electric grid, as well as fighting for the PRO Act, fair pay for fair work, and the tools workers need to negotiate strong contracts.
I am working on big plans to overhaul our aging electric grid, as well as fighting for the PRO Act, fair pay for fair work, and the tools workers need to negotiate strong contracts.
Our veterans never stopped showing up for us, and we must do the same for them.
That’s why I’m proud to support the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025!
This bill boosts disability and survivor benefits so they keep up with cost-of-living increases.
That’s why I’m proud to support the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025!
This bill boosts disability and survivor benefits so they keep up with cost-of-living increases.
November 19, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Our veterans never stopped showing up for us, and we must do the same for them.
That’s why I’m proud to support the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025!
This bill boosts disability and survivor benefits so they keep up with cost-of-living increases.
That’s why I’m proud to support the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025!
This bill boosts disability and survivor benefits so they keep up with cost-of-living increases.
Breaking News from the U.S. Capitol:
November 18, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Breaking News from the U.S. Capitol:
Mustafa Abdall was one of a kind. I am shocked to learn of his sudden passing and send love and healing to his family and neighbors.
I will miss seeing his smile, but I will remember him for that.
I will miss seeing his smile, but I will remember him for that.
November 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Mustafa Abdall was one of a kind. I am shocked to learn of his sudden passing and send love and healing to his family and neighbors.
I will miss seeing his smile, but I will remember him for that.
I will miss seeing his smile, but I will remember him for that.
If Republicans don’t work with Democrats over the holidays to find a fix for the high cost of health care, we run the risk of another shutdown in January.
Here are my thoughts:
Here are my thoughts:
November 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
If Republicans don’t work with Democrats over the holidays to find a fix for the high cost of health care, we run the risk of another shutdown in January.
Here are my thoughts:
Here are my thoughts:
Inspired by the work happening at Think Big! in Rockford.
Thank you to Dr. Sheila Hill for the tour of the business school and for showing how entrepreneurs are being empowered to grow their ideas and strengthen the entire Rock River Valley.
Thank you to Dr. Sheila Hill for the tour of the business school and for showing how entrepreneurs are being empowered to grow their ideas and strengthen the entire Rock River Valley.
November 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Inspired by the work happening at Think Big! in Rockford.
Thank you to Dr. Sheila Hill for the tour of the business school and for showing how entrepreneurs are being empowered to grow their ideas and strengthen the entire Rock River Valley.
Thank you to Dr. Sheila Hill for the tour of the business school and for showing how entrepreneurs are being empowered to grow their ideas and strengthen the entire Rock River Valley.
I am happy to report that our neighbors will start receiving their full SNAP today despite President Trump’s best efforts to avoid feeding thousands of us in #IL17.
November 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
I am happy to report that our neighbors will start receiving their full SNAP today despite President Trump’s best efforts to avoid feeding thousands of us in #IL17.
Small businesses are feeling the impact of Trump’s tariffs.
I met with leaders of Smith Filter in Moline who rely on imported aluminum to make their innovative HVAC filters. If we want “Made in America,” we need policy that safeguards jobs.
I met with leaders of Smith Filter in Moline who rely on imported aluminum to make their innovative HVAC filters. If we want “Made in America,” we need policy that safeguards jobs.
November 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Small businesses are feeling the impact of Trump’s tariffs.
I met with leaders of Smith Filter in Moline who rely on imported aluminum to make their innovative HVAC filters. If we want “Made in America,” we need policy that safeguards jobs.
I met with leaders of Smith Filter in Moline who rely on imported aluminum to make their innovative HVAC filters. If we want “Made in America,” we need policy that safeguards jobs.
If there’s anything we need more of us in the world, it’s kindness and compassion.
Some people in this world (and definitely some people on this social media site) can be cruel and mean.
Don’t let that stop you from being kind to others.
Happy World Kindness Day!
Some people in this world (and definitely some people on this social media site) can be cruel and mean.
Don’t let that stop you from being kind to others.
Happy World Kindness Day!
November 13, 2025 at 7:28 PM
If there’s anything we need more of us in the world, it’s kindness and compassion.
Some people in this world (and definitely some people on this social media site) can be cruel and mean.
Don’t let that stop you from being kind to others.
Happy World Kindness Day!
Some people in this world (and definitely some people on this social media site) can be cruel and mean.
Don’t let that stop you from being kind to others.
Happy World Kindness Day!
Congratulations to the newest member of Congress, Adelita Grijalva! I am so proud of her tenacity through the past 50 days. Arizona’s 7th District will be so well served with her in Congress.
November 12, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Congratulations to the newest member of Congress, Adelita Grijalva! I am so proud of her tenacity through the past 50 days. Arizona’s 7th District will be so well served with her in Congress.